Italian torpedo boats raid Trieste harbor
Two Italian torpedo boats under Lt Cmdr Rizzo carried out a daring raid on Trieste harbor on December 9. They cut eight heavy wire cables and passed past mine fields and obstructions to enter the inner port unseen. They torpedoed two Austrian battleships, one of which was nearly sunk. the raid was planned to counter Austrian preparations to shell Italian positions.
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Washington
Rizzo
Trieste
Muggia
Point Sabba
Torpedo Attack Sinks Wien as Italian Subs Return
At 2 30 a m Monday four torpedoes were fired at two battleships. Wien sank within five minutes after explosion. The other battleship took damage but the exact outcome was unclear due to distance. Austrian batteries and searchlights scoured the area as torpedoes were fired. the Italian squadron escaped and returned safely to base.
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Rizzo
Wien
Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Mary Grosch
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Grosch was held Monday at 2:30 PM from 123 North Twelfth Street with Rev. I W Bingaman of Luther Memorial church officiating. Burial took place in the Greenland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Groech
Mary Grosch
North Twelfth Street
I. W. Bingaman
Luther Memorial Church
Graceland Cemetery
Rosa Murray Dies in St Marys Hospital at 44
Mrs Rosa Murray colored of 640 York Street died at 8 30 Monday morning in St Marys hospital from complications She was born in Missouri and was 44 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Murray
York Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Missouri
Francis Fairchild Dies at 82 in Quincy Pneumonia
Francis Marion Fairchild of 524 Van aren street died Monday at 2 AM after a week long illness from pneumonia. Born May 23, 1835 in Pittsburgh, he came to Quincy 60 years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Edward Rickart, one grandson, two great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday in August Stormer parlors 803 State street. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. He was a Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Fairchild
Francis Marion Fairchild
van Aren Street
Pittsburgh
Penn
Quincy
Methodist Church
Edward Rickart
Stormer Undertaking
State Street
Woodland Cemetery
Sister M Wiborta of St Aloysius dies after illness
Sister Christina Grawe age 71 born Velan Westphalia Germany immigrated 1870 to America. She joined Notre Dame at Peoria then Milwaukee and St Louis later serving at St. Aloysius Orphans Home. Survived by brother Herman Iowa cousin Sister Eberharda Mother House St Louis niece Mrs Hoverman New Hampton IA. Funeral 8:30 from St Aloysius Home then 9 from St Francis burial Calvary Cemetery.
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M. Wiborta
St. Aloysius Orphans
Velan
Westphalia
Germany
Christina Grawe
America
Sisters’ School of Notre Dame
Peoria
Milwaukee
Herman
Iowa
Eberharda
St. Louis
Hoverman
New Hampton
St. Aloysius Home
St. Francis Church
Calvary Cemetery
Death of Nicholas Jochem After Illness at 76
Nicholas Jochem 76 died Sunday night after a three month illness. Born in Urexweiler Germany in 1841 he came to Quincy as a youth and worked 25 years in the Schott saddlery shipping department. He was a member of St Francis church and societies. Survived by three sons Herman F Lawrence J and Alphans of Tulsa two daughters Mrs Louis Miller and Mary Elizabeth Jochem 11 grandchildren one brother Peter two sisters. Funeral Wednesday at his residence 8:30 and 9 at St Francis church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Jochem
Oak Street
Urexweiler
Germany
Quincy
Schott Saddlery Establishment
Jochem
St. Francis Church
St. Francis Men's Society
Third Order of St. Francis
St. Aloysius Orphans’ Society
Herman F
Lawrence J
Alphans
Tulsa
Okla
Louis E. Miller
Flint
Mich
Mary
Elizabeth Jochem
Peter Jochem
Mary Meise
Anna Jochem
Mrs Reynolds Learns of Mother's Death in Minnesota
Mrs B H Reynolds and Mrs B R Bauman learned Monday of the death of Mrs H H Reynolds in Fairmont Minnesota. Pneumonia caused death at about age 72. She lived in Latimer Iowa until three months ago and will be buried there beside her husband. Mrs Bauman left Monday night to attend the funeral.
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BH. H. Reynolds
B. R. Barman
Christ Congregational Church
H. H. Reynolds
Fairmont
Minn
Latimer
Bauman
Edward Hopkins Funeral at Wiskirchen Chapel
The funeral for Edward Hopkins, a colored man, was held Monday at 3 pm in the Wiskirchen chapel with his brother Charles Hopkins of Hannibal in attendance from out of town. Burial followed at Greenmount cemetery. Barnes Is Fined. In police court Alfred Barnes was fined 10 dollars and costs for resisting an officer after fleeing a policeman who fired twice without hitting him. Barnes was later captured Sunday morning in his boarding house. Albert Pier was fined 50 dollars and costs for peace disturbance and sent to jail.
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Edward Hopkins
Wiskirchen Chapel
Charles Hopkins
Hannibal
Greenmount Cemetery
Barnes
Alfred Barnes
Clair
Albert Pier
Phosphated Iron Promises Quick Nervous Benefit
An advertisement touts Phosphated Iron as a tonic that instantly boosts energy and nerve strength. It claims improved sleep appetite and daily vigor, asserting iron and phosphorous restore health. The notice warns buyers to demand capsules only and lists Owl Drug Store in Quincy as the seller.
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Quincy
Owl Drug Store
N. 6Th St
First Sergeant Ralph Lusk Elected for Company B
Sergeant Ralph Lusk was unanimously elected first sergeant of Company B after midweek inspection by Captain Zoller in the Armor. The company was praised as fully equipped and ready for immediate service. Proceeds from a Wednesday Armory concert dance will benefit Company B and cover band expenses.
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Ralph Lusk
Serg
Co. BE
Zoller
Ice Dealers Busy In Quincy Bay Ice House Fill
Quincy icemen work under ideal weather as 10 inch bay ice yields fine stock. The Hutmacher company completed the Q ice house with about 2000 tons stored. Upper bay work begins, with L A Pottle and others cutting ice to fill wagons at Vermont and Hampshire streets. Up to 200 men may be employed, with thousands of tons stored in coming days.
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Quincy
Hutmacher Company
Hutmacher
Quincy Ice Dealers
L. A. Pottle
Vermont
Hampshire
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromine Quinine Ad
Advertisement for a cold remedy promising cure in one day with laxative bromoquinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Priced at 39 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Bell-Ans
Brief Personal Notes From Galesburg City
Gentle notes record social tidbits including visits by Mr. and Mrs. Karl Waldrong and son Wayne of Galesburg, local whist and dance events on December 19, injuries from slips on ice and a broken arm, Christmas savings club at State Street Bank, new duties at a hotel, shopping outings by Mrs. Moritz Happle and Miss Annie Happle, and church and lodge activities at East End Christian church and Bodley lodge. The items name several residents and local places such as Court House Pharmacy and the Majestic building.
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Karl Waldrong
Wayne
Galesburg
B. C
Fred Poepping
Ford Inn
William Rising
Chicago
Stannus
Hampshire Street
L. Whitaker
South Fifth Street
Court House Pharmacy
George Lenz
Fall Creek
Majestic
B. A. Spaetch
Davenport
Iowa
Sse
State Street Bank
Marshall Gordon
Rock Island
Gordon
Quixsey
W. J. Smith
S. B. Jackson
Macon
Chris Rump
Payson
Clara
Sam Swickard
Morse
Bragg
Court House
Snyder
Moritz Happle
Annie Happle
Palmyra
C. H. Thompson
State Street
LaBelle
Anna Dailey
Indoor baseball stars selected from city teams to play
A nine will pick all star players from Electric Wheel Gem City Business College Cliff Dwellers and Business Men for a charity series. The first game is set for next Wednesday with proceeds going to a good cause.
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Ota Elevator
Electric Wheel
Gem City Business College
Cliff Dwellers
Business Men
Also Mentioned on This Page
Potts
Merkels
Turrer
Dehners
Doolers
Otts
Fuhrman
Seeeese
Mulcahe
Cronine Eoonseree
Benjamin
Wees
R. Nessler
Krieghauser
Zang
Orevee
Mueller Wens
Ee Aewee
Coyle Crawford
Seeeeseee
Haxel
Eevee
Eisse
Breitstadt
Goldburg’s
LA Vallieres
Goldburg
North 5Th St
GO E
Quincy Bay
William F. Lock
Eubanks Bridge
Lock
Quincy Monday
Louis Reich
Eubanks
Conrad Reich
Webb Thomas Bros. Machine Company
Keokuk
Fitall
Johnston’s
West Pocket
Gillette
Gem
Durham
Waterman
Rettig
Maine ST
Our Christmas Savings Club
The
Ricker National Bank
Quincy National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Adams County
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